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What Is the Smallest Electric Wheelchair?

Date Updated: July 28, 2025

Written by:

Rachel Lustbader

Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.

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The smallest electric wheelchair we could find on the market is the Quickie Q300 M Mini. Designed for indoor use, this chair has an extremely narrow width of 20.5 inches. This means it can maneuver through narrow doorways and other cramped spaces that may not be possible with other small chairs, as many brands’ smallest chairs start at a width of 22 inches. Additionally, this Quickie has a turning radius of only 17 inches and a length of only 30 inches.

Other small electric wheelchairs include EZ Lite Cruiser’s standard foldable power chairs and Pride’s Jazzy Evo 613 series. Neither offers bases as narrow as the Quickie Q300 M Mini, but both have other features not available with our top pick, such as lower pricing or foldability, that may make them a better match for a customer’s personal needs and preferences.

Why the Quickie Q300 M Mini Is Our Top Pick for the Smallest Electric Wheelchair

The Quickie Q300 M Mini is our top pick for the smallest electric wheelchair because of its extremely narrow dimensions combined with its small turning radius.

We compared the dimensions of our top pick with some of its competitors. Here’s what we found:

Width

Length

Turning Radius

Quickie Q300 M Mini

20.5"

33"

17"

EZ Lite Cruiser Standard Model

22.4"

34"

33"

Pride Jazzy Evo 613

22"

35"

22"

For more information about this product, read our full product review of QUICKIE Q300 M MINI.

Other Small Electric Wheelchairs to Consider

Each person’s needs are unique when it comes to electric wheelchairs, which is why we also recommend EZ Lite Cruiser and Pride Jazzy brands’ smallest offerings. Either may be a great pick, depending on your budget and other preferred features.

EZ Lite Cruiser is best for those looking for something lightweight, foldable and affordable.

While the Quickie Q300 M Mini is the smallest electric wheelchair we could find, it does come at a cost, with base pricing starting at $7,860. On the other hand, the EZ Lite Cruiser Standard is much more affordable, with a list price of $2,595. Additionally, it’s foldable, and at 44 pounds, it’s extremely lightweight.

To learn more, read our full product review of EZ Lite Cruiser.

Pride Jazzy Evo 613 is best for those who value fast charging and long battery life.

When it comes to its battery, the Pride Jazzy Evo 613 beats both of our other picks for smallest electric wheelchair. This Jazzy model uses an impressive lithium-ion battery that’s not only lightweight and fast-charging but also allows chair users to travel up to 21 miles on a single charge. For reference, on a single charge, our Quickie pick travels up to 17 miles, and the EZ Lite Cruiser travels up to 15.

To learn more, read our full product review of Pride Jazzy Power Chairs.

What To Consider When Choosing a Small Electric Wheelchair

When it comes to choosing a small electric wheelchair, actual size dimensions may not be the deciding factor in making your purchase. Some may desire a foldable chair that’s lightweight and easy to transport, and not every electric wheelchair folds. Other features to consider include pricing, as this may vary greatly from one brand to another, and turning radius. The smaller a chair’s turning radius, the more likely it is to be a good fit for those living in or concerned about maneuvering through smaller or more crowded spaces.

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